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#1 New York Times Bestseller
#1 Publishers Weekly Bestseller
A Time Magazine Top 10 Fiction Book of 2009
A People Magazine (Top 10) Best Book of 2009
A New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice
A Los Angeles Times Best Children's Book of 2009
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2009
A Booklist Editors' Choice 2009
A Kirkus Best Book of 2009
#1 USA Today Bestseller
#1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller
"...enough action to please Hunger Games fans and leaves enough questions tantalizingly unanswered for readers to be desperate for the next installment." — School Library Journal, starred review
"Whereas Katniss kills with finesse, Collins writes with raw power." — Time Magazine
"Collins expertly blends fantasy, romance and political intrigue (so who needs vampires?)." — People Magazine
"Collins has joined J.K. Rowling and Stephenie Meyer as a writer of children's books that adults are eager to read." — Bloomberg.com
"Catching Fire not only lived up to my high expectations, it surpassed them. It's just as exciting as The Hunger Games, but even more gut wrenching, because you already know these characters, you've already suffered with them." — Stephenie Meyer
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Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge.
Suzanne Collins continues the amazing story of Katniss Everdeen in this second novel of the phenomenal Hunger Games trilogy.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
This second started going downhill,
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This review is from: Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, Book 2) (Hardcover)
Firstly, I must say that I really thought the first book wonderful and exciting, and I had high hopes for the 2nd. Secondly, I read all three, and I would like to point out a few things that are left out in comments like "I loved this, a must-read!"The first book, as I said, was great. It was well-paced (didn't feel rushed), surprising (waiting to see what will be next), and emotional (who of the two District 12s will die?). The second book, however, started off by picking up the loose ends from the 1st book, which is reasonable. Except, I felt like a lot of new detail was synthesized on the spot, and rather clumsily (forgive me, but that's how I felt). A major event (not to spoil I won't write it down) that starts the action-ball rolling feels unnatural and unexpected in a sense of "well, here we go again". For what I liked, it's the "good stuff" and drama from the 1st book, which lives up to the 1st book; it felt repetitive, however, and didn't seem have much to offer (again, this is my point of view, you might disagree). I felt hanging in mid-air, rushing through the pages not because of excitement (as it felt rather obvious that there is going to be a way out), but just to see how the problem will be solved. Also, the lack of development of the new characters in the book, and how no-one vital to the "plot" was accidentally killed (which, in my opinion, would have made the story so, so much better!) was unfortunate.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best serie I've ever read!,
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This review is from: Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, Book 2) (Hardcover)
I really loved that book as well as the others. A must-read serie. Suzanne Collins knows what she's doing! :)
5.0 out of 5 stars
My favourite of the series.,
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This review is from: Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, Book 2) (Hardcover)
This is the best book in the trilogy, and that's saying something. It is breathtakingly sad and beautiful, filled with horrifying surprises, (the quarter quell) and more horrific surprises, (The clock arena) The whole story grabs you by the throat, and throttles you, forcing you to keep reading through every terrifying chapter. This is an amazing author, who has sculpted an amazing book. The desire to rebel, to prove a point comes through so strongly in this book, through Gale's beating, and President's snow's chilling visit. It stirs your anger, your hat and your love. Put this on the top of your must read book list.
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